Note: the texts under all the headings, with the exception of 'Results achieved', describe the situation before the start of the project.
Acquisition of equipment for radio-therapy within the University Clinical Centre Maribor
Progetto concluso
Ribbon cutting ceremony for the University Medical Centre Maribor Radiology Department in Slovenia. © UKC Maribor
UKC Maribor
The project aims at increasing the capacity and enhancing the access to oncological therapy through the realisation of a Department of Radiotherapy at University Medical Centre Maribor. The project will increase the share of radiotherapy treatment of cancer, reduce waiting periods for radiotherapy and improve the treatment comfort of patients from the north-eastern part of Slovenia with shorter transport and near to home care. Switzerland will contribute to the financing of the two linear accelerators.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Slovenia |
Rafforzare la sicurezza sociale
Ammodernamento di ospedali
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01.01.2010
- 31.12.2015 |
CHF 5’526’200
|
- Two linear accelerators for treatment of cancer installed in the new premises of the regional University Medical Centre Maribor
- Capacity of treatment of 1’500-1’900 patients per year
- Treatment was before only available in the capital Ljubljana
- Experience exchange with the Oncology Department of the Cantonal Hospital of Bellinzona
- Staff training on the use of the linear accelerators
- National State Institute North
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Unallocated / Unspecified
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Sectors not specified
Tipo di aiuto Contributo all'allargamento
Numero del progetto 7F06648
| Contesto |
In 2007, 280.3 persons per 100’000 inhabitants died in Slovenia due to neoplasm. Only 38% of patients suffering from cancer are treated with radiotherapy, i.e., 12% less than international recommendations (min 50%). In 2007, the waiting period for radiotherapy was from 5 to 6 weeks, much longer than the 14 days recommended. Oncology Institute (OI) in Ljubljana is currently the only medical institution in Slovenia that includes a Department of Radiotherapy with linear accelerators (7). International organisations recommend 6-7 linear accelerators per million inhabitants and decentralised centres to guarantee smooth functioning in case of failure and during maintenance. |
| Obiettivi |
The project aims at increasing the capacity and enhancing the access to oncological therapy through the creation of a Department of Radiotherapy at University Medical Centre Maribor. The project shall increase the share of radiotherapy treatment of cancer, reduce waiting periods for radiotherapy, relieve the Oncology Institute (OI) in Ljubljana, improve the treatment comfort of patients from the north-eastern part of Slovenia with shorter transport and near-home care; create a higher education programme of medicine within the UMC Maribor. |
| Gruppi target |
Patients affected by oncological diseases of North Eastern Slovenia (800’000 inhabitants) |
| Attività |
The overall investment project for the realisation of a Department of Radiotherapy at University Medical Centre Maribor encompasses (i): preparatory work (2009/EUR 1.5 million); (ii): construction of a new building (2010/EUR 10.8 million); (iii): procurement of equipment (2011/EUR 15.75 million). Switzerland will contribute to financing of two linear accelerators amounting to EUR 6.155 million. |
| Risultati |
Risultati raggiunti: |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Credito |
Contributo svizzero all'allargamento dell'UE |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale Instituzione statale straniera |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 5’526’200 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 5’492’440 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 42’562’000 |
| Fasi del progetto |
Fase 1 01.01.2010 - 31.12.2015 (Completed) |
